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🌱 Patch AM: Parkinson’s Strength and Balance and 10 more events
And check out Parkinson's Strength and Balance Class on the Johnston Patch calendar

Good morning Johnston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Parkinson's Strength and Balance Class at NorthPoint Church
- Parkinson's Strength and Balance at NorthPoint Church
- DivorceCare at NorthPoint Church
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Very warm with sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- Parkinson's Strength and Balance Class →
NorthPoint Church, 9901 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston
9:00 am
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Parkinson's Strength and Balance →
NorthPoint Church, 9901 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston
9:00 am - DivorceCare →
NorthPoint Church, 9901 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston
6:30 pm - GriefShare →
NorthPoint Church, 9901 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston
6:30 pm - Planning & Zoning Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
7:00 pm - Library Board Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
5:30 pm - Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
6:30 pm - FJELP Fall Program
Horizon Elementary School, 5905 NW 100th St, Johnston
7:00 pm - ChildServe – Johnston Sibshops 2026 →
5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
📣 Johnston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Urbandale Historical Society: The Pope's Visit to Urbandale →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
2:00 pm - Harvest Home Drive through Dinner →
First Presbyterian Church of Grimes, 410 SE 3rd Street, Grimes
4:30 pm - Reservable Pickleball →
Recreation Station, 4020 121st Street, Urbandale
7:00 am
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Market Grille Cook in Johnston. Apply here.
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server) in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grimes
- Grimes man gets 50 years in prison for baby's death (kcci.com)
Urbandale
- Iowa veteran receives donated home in Urbandale (kcci.com)
- Construction on new Kansas City Buc-ee's progressing quickly, opening date moved (ktvo.com)
- Des Moines-area bars gear up for rush as Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa State Cyclones draw fans (kcci.com)
Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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